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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.66, 22,690.75 and 14,625.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.66, 22,690.75 and 14,625.07 is: 21,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.66 : 22,690.75 = 14,625.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.66/22,690.75 = 14,625.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.66x = 22,690.75 × 14,625.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.66x = 331,853,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,853,807.10/15,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.59

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